Interested in donating food to the Howard County Food Bank?
We have seen a significant increase in demand for services at the Howard County Food Bank. All donations are safe, secure, and most importantly go directly to those who need assistance during this critical time. Food donations can be dropped off at the Howard County Food Bank (located at 9385 Gerwig Lane, Suite J, Columbia, MD 21046).
Donation Hours:
Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
*Note: please do not leave food unattended after hours. This enables us to verify the integrity and safety of the food.
Items Most Needed
Interested in holding a Food Drive supporting the Community Action Council’s Food Assistance Program at the Howard County Food Bank?
WE CAN HELP! We’d love to help you craft a flyer or graphics to help you collect food on our behalf. If you do plan to use our logo, we’ll just want to approve its usage. We appreciate so many in our community that raise money and awareness in the most creative ways! Just click the button above and complete the simple form.
Interested in making a meal kit?
Help Howard County Food Bank families make healthy and nutritious meals by assembling non-perishable meal kits. It’s easy to do! Buy the ingredients, place items in a paper bag, and staple the bag with the recipe directions. Then schedule a tour of the Howard County Food Bank and drop off the meal kit. Please email our Volunteer Coordinator at cacvolunteer@cac-hc.org.
Need a recipe idea? Click the “Meal Kit Ideas” button to view simple and healthy recipes. Every family is a fan of easy weeknight meals!
Mail a check to:
Community Action Council of Howard County, MD Inc.
9820 Patuxent Woods Drive
Columbia, MD 21046
Donate through a campaign or organization by using these numbers:
United Way of Central Maryland (5134)
Combined Charities Campaign National Area (87083)
Combined Charities Campaign Chesapeake Area (87083)
Maryland Charities Campaign (5134)
Donate Stock:
Call 410-313-6486
Interested in holding an online fundraiser supporting any of our program areas whether it be through your own personalized Classy campaign page or Facebook fundraiser?
WE CAN HELP! We’d love to help you craft a flyer, an online platform or graphics to help you raise money on our behalf. If you do plan to use our logo, we’ll just want to approve its usage. We appreciate so many in our community that raise money and awareness in the most creative ways! Just click the button above and complete the simple form.
